About WNF

The World Naturopathic Federation represents naturopathic organizations from around the world. Their role is to promote and advance the naturopathic profession.

The World Naturopathic Federation was established at the International Congress on Naturopathic Medicine in Paris, France in 2014. The voting members of the World Naturopathic Federation (WNF) are national associations representing naturopaths and naturopathic doctors around the world.

Organizational Structure

The bylaws of the WNF can be viewed in their entirety by clicking here.

Assembly

Authority for all policy and other major decisions is vested in member associations meeting in Assembly, convened every year.

Council

The affairs of the WNF are directed by a Council elected for a term of three years with representation from the seven world regions – Africa, Asia, Eastern Mediterranean, Europe, Latin America, North America and the Pacific. The Council meets at least quarterly.

Executive Committee

Daily operations are managed by an Executive Committee consisting of four members elected by the Council, and the Secretary-General, who manages the office or secretariat located in Toronto, Canada. The Executive Committee meets by teleconference every other month.

Congress

Held every other year, the Congress, comprises an Assembly (business meeting of members) hosted by a member conference or other naturopathic conference. Past Congresses have been in Paris (2014); Calgary (2015). Upcoming congresses are planned for South Africa (2017).